Senior Chemical Engineer

GlobalFoundries; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries, a leading semiconductor foundry, seeks a Sr. Chemical Engineer to design, optimize, and improve chemical processes for safety, sustainability, and production reliability.

You will drive feasibility studies, risk assessments, and CAPEX projects while mentoring junior engineers. You will collaborate across operations and maintenance to ensure stable performance, lead safety reviews, and communicate technical findings with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 5–7 years of relevant Chemical/Wafer Fab manufacturing experience.
• Strong knowledge of process safety, unit operations, thermodynamics, and process control.
• Experience with Aspen Plus/HYSYS, AutoCAD, PI, and Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, simulation, and optimization of chemical processes for efficiency and quality.
• Conduct feasibility studies, material/energy balances, and risk assessments for changes.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce waste, energy use, and variability.
• Perform root-causes and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance for reliable process performance.
• Lead or support HAZOP, risk assessments, and safety reviews.
• Lead engineering scopes for capital and improvement projects from concept to commissioning.
• Prepare P&IDs, process specs, control strategies, and technical reports.
• Use process data and analytics to monitor performance and recommend improvements.
• Develop technical reports and presentations for stakeholders.
• Provide coaching to junior engineers and technicians.
• Lead workstreams and help build capability within engineering.
• Identify opportunities for sustainability, resource efficiency, and environmental performance.
• Evaluate new technologies and process innovations for potential use.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field

Tools

Aspen Plus/HYSYS

AutoCAD

PI

Six Sigma

Job description

GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry that offers global manufacturing services across three continents. The Sr. Chemical Engineer will lead the design, optimization, and improvement of chemical processes and systems to support operational excellence, safety, sustainability, and production reliability.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead the development, simulation, and optimization of chemical processes to improve efficiency, product quality, and cost performance.
• Conduct feasibility studies, material and energy balances, and risk assessments for process changes and new installations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, energy consumption, and operational variability.
• Perform root‑cause analyses and implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to ensure reliable and stable process performance.
• Lead or support HAZOP, risk assessments, and safety reviews for processes and equipment modifications.
• Lead engineering scopes for capital and improvement projects, from concept through commissioning.
• Prepare engineering documentation including P&IDs, process specifications, control strategies, and technical reports.
• Utilize process data, statistical tools, and advanced analytics to monitor performance and recommend improvements.
• Develop technical reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to junior engineers and technicians.
• Lead technical workstreams and contribute to capability building within the engineering function.
• Identify opportunities to enhance sustainability, resource efficiency, and environmental performance.
• Evaluate new technologies, materials, and process innovations for potential implementation.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• 5–7 years of relevant experience in a Chemical/Wafer Fab manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of process safety, unit operations, thermodynamics, and process control.
• Experience with engineering tools such as Aspen Plus/HYSYS, AutoCAD, PI, and Six Sigma.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects and drive technical decisions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GlobalFoundries is an equal opportunity employer that cultivates a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, marital status, citizenship, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or medical and/or physical abilities. All offers of employment are conditioned upon the successful completion of background checks, medical screenings, and applicable local laws and regulations.